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  by Bhavna SJ In response to growing concerns over adulterated food and the excessive use of chemical pesticides affecting public health, Gujarat-based farmer-entrepreneur Shailesh Jaria has launched his organic brand “Gir Veggies” in Mumbai. Indian MMA fighter and actor Sangram Singh attended the launch event and was announced as the brand ambassador. Speaking at a press conference in Mumbai, Shailesh Jaria highlighted that the rising cases of diseases such as cancer, diabetes, blood pressure, and heart attacks are often linked to contaminated and chemical-laden food. He said that the thought of unknowingly consuming harmful chemicals through everyday fruits and vegetables motivated him to take action. Shailesh Jaria explained that the idea was to revive traditional farming methods and provide people with chemical-free and healthy food. Under the Gir Veggies brand, organic farming is carried out at “Shaileshbhai Ni Wadi” farm located in Amrapur Gir village of Junagadh district in...

by Bhavna S J  GJC Announces 9th Edition April 2026 “Akshay Kala: The Eternal Art” and Unveils Its New Logo Mumbai : The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) stated that rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could lead to short-term volatility in global gold prices ahead of the Akshay Tritiya buying season, potentially influencing jewellery prices and consumer purchasing trends in India. Industry leaders noted that the Middle East, particularly Dubai, remains a key global hub for bullion trade and a major gateway for gold entering Asian markets, including india. Any escalation in the region could impact global bullion liquidity disrupt supply chains, and influence price discovery. Despite potential price fluctuations, the Indian jewellery industry expects demand to remain steady supported  by the ongoing wedding season, strong cultural affinity for gold, and the growing presence of organised retail Consumers are increasingly opting for lighter gold je...

  by Bhavana S J   From KG to Class 10, young artists across 6,600 schools prove that creativity has no bounds   Mumbai February 2026: Youva from the house of Navneet Education Limited has completed their 22nd edition of ‘Youva Masterstroke’. It is an all-India drawing competition, held between August – December. It provides a platform for students from nursery to class 10 to express creativity, imagination, and ideas through drawing in a more focused manner. What started over two decades ago has blossomed into a creative movement. The 2025 edition witnessed an overwhelming response. It included participation from more than 20 lakh students from over 6,600 schools across India who participated with immense zeal. The initiative is designed to do more than just reward talent, it aims to foster a culture where students can express complex ideas and emotions through the universal language of art.  Participants were divided into three different age groups -  Group A...

  by Bhavana S.J Forum underscored global ambitions of Indian founders, strengthening ties between Indian founders and the international investment community, and navigating India's complex market scale and long-term value creation.  Mumbai, 12th March 2026: Founders Forum concluded its flagship India Forum in Mumbai with leading tech entrepreneurs, CEOs, and capital allocators from venture capital, private equity and institutional investors. Part of Founders Forum’s global community, the closed-door, invite-only gathering saw over 130 founders, leaders, and investment partners attend and engage in insightful discussions on technological innovation, capital deployment, and long-term value creation across markets. The India edition was hosted in partnership with HSBC and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and executed by integrated marketing firm Communicate India. Conversations during the forum covered themes including the evolving definition of the unicorn in a more measured fundi...

  by Bhavana S.J Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar as Chief Guest; Padma Bhushan Prof. J.B. Joshi to Deliver Keynote; CASMB's 6th Foundation Day Celebration Also Planned Mumbai, 13 March 2026: The Chamber for Advancement of Small and Medium Businesses (CASMB) is organising the 'Prerna' Women Empowerment Summit and CASMB's 6th Foundation Day on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, from 1:00 PM onwards at the 'Bharat Ratnam' Hall (6th Floor), SEEPZ, Andheri East, Mumbai. Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, Mrs. Sunetra Pawar, will grace the occasion as Chief Guest, while noted television actor and former Member of Parliament, Dr. Nitish Bharadwaj, will participate as Guest of Honour. CASMB National President Mr. Nilesh Lele said, "Women's entrepreneurship is not merely a social issue — it is the backbone of India's economic growth. The 'Prerna' Summit is a vital platform to connect women entrepreneurs with global markets, provide them appropriate guidance, and...

  by Bhavana S.J Arboriculture means that a doctor for trees is now available to us. With the help of modern technology, it is possible to carry out tree conservation, tree transplantation, and new tree plantation in a scientific manner. Technology is available to scan cities and create digital twins for tree plantation planning. With advanced technology, it is now possible to verify whether a tree is about to fall, whether it should not be allowed to fall, and whether its branches are dangerous or not. The state government had previously undertaken a programme to plant fifty crore trees. The publication 'Forest in India' has noted that forest area in Maharashtra has increased. To achieve thirty-three percent forest cover, a programme to plant three hundred crore trees has now been taken up. All this new plantation will be carried out using modern technology — taking into account agro-climatic conditions, soil types, which species of trees should be planted, and which trees can...